Photographer's Note

During a visit with two friends, members of TE, Luis and David, in the mountain of the Tibidabo in Barcelona, we take some photos in spite of the clouds, the slight rain and a difficult light. In this photo I wanted to catch the spectacular image of the Expiatory Temple of the Sacred Heart, which raises itself in the top of this mountain, and its beautiful modernist architecture.

Information: The Expiatory Temple of the Sacred Heart (in Catalan, Temple Expiatori del Sagrat Cor), initially was a hermitage constructed by the salesians, inaugurated in 1886 during the visit of San Juan Bosco to Barcelona. The construction of the Temple, projected by Enric Sagnier i Villavecchia, began in 1902, and were finished in 1961 by his son Josep Maria Sagnier i Vidal. It is a monumental building of Neogothic style and crowned by a statue of bronze of the Sacred Heart. An elevator allows to rise to the top part of the temple, placed to 575 m. on the sea level, from where it is possible to enjoy a breathtaking sight and realize a few fantastic photos of Barcelona.

In the WORKSHOP I present the fabulous sight on the city of Barcelona that can be enjoyed from the viewing-point that I had to my back when I took the main photo. It is a panoramic composition of several photos, which I have cut for both sides, in order to adapt to the format of presentation.

Good evening.
An interesting article on the ancient temple with a history and description of the ...
Nice view of the carousel and architecture ...
Good time recording and contrast nicely shown the place and architecture details on the facade, beautiful colors.
Good work and composition, well captured moment with clouds, beautiful architecture.
A good article on the technique and elements of the image.
Have a nice evening and night, all the best.
Paja.

Hola Josep,
nice the view of this advantage POV of the upper part of the Expiatory temple of the Sacred heart,under the grey sky of the day.The Christ on the top outline perfect against the sky with the colourful foreground to adds colour in the image.
Informative the panoramic view of the town indeed as we can see it in the WS.
Well done my friend.

Red yet another book about barcelona, Josep, and Tibidabo descibed there in details, the palaces mansions and villas. To my astonishment did not find on TE many posted photos from there.
Two subjects combined, the high edifice of the temple, and the colorful carusell on the FG.
Inspite the weather, the grey sky added a nice backdrop for the scen, well done.
Bon dia,
Ike

*** The name of the book is "La sombra del viento" by C R Zafon, I red the hebrew translation).

Hi Josep
This is indeed a fine shot when the architectural beauty of the edifice & the stature become centre of attraction on a grey day. An effective composition with the eye grabber in the fg breaking the colour monotony so effectively, and credit to your skill in achieving a fine balance of exposure and sharpness, Congrats.
Kind regards

Nothwithstanding it bad weather get we a fantastic nice picture with these basilica as subject.
Great architecture image with pleasant colours and great presentation.
Excellent composition with depth and perspective.
Very well done, TFS.

Hole my friend Josep
I have not seen many pictures of Expiatory Temple of the Sacred Heart & hence am glad you shared it with us. I would like to see from you a picture of this fine temple in good light under blue sky...the grey structure is getting lost in the BG of the grey clouds...The colourful FG adds to the scene
Best Regards
Angshu
PS : The Ws picture is beautiful!

Hello dear Josep,
Interesting capture from Barcelona.
Dark cloudy sky creates a perfect bacgrounr to the scenery and allows the viewer see every fine details.
Many interesting notes and nice framing.
TFS and have a nice day ahead
MESUT ILGIM

Hello my dear friend
what a beautiful artistic postcard
in my opinion all your shots bring
your personal stamp
very religious atmosphere with the
Christ on the top of this cathedral
breathtaking view indeed
regards
have a nice evening
Costantino

Hello Josep
A beautiful view of the lovely architecture.
Very attractive image taken under difficult light.
An excellent composition, lovely presentation.
Very nice workshop image,too.
Great photo job.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2015.
Saa